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Saudi Arabia’s US$24.3 Billion F-35 Deal Clears Review, Raising Gulf Airpower Stakes
Saudi Arabia’s US$24.3 billion F-35 deal has cleared its congressional review window, advancing a proposed 48-fighter acquisition that could reshape Gulf airpower while deepening Riyadh’s…
Pakistan Extends Indian Aircraft Ban to November 24, Prolonging Global Flight Detours
Pakistan has extended its airspace ban on Indian aircraft until November 24, 2026, keeping military flights barred and forcing affected airlines onto longer international routes.
[VIDEO] Azerbaijan Shows JF-17 Block III in UAE Drill, Signals Airpower Shift
Azerbaijan’s JF-17 Block III fighters appear in new footage during the Falcons Meet 2026 exercise with the UAE, highlighting a modernisation programme whose regional impact depends on…
France Targets SEAD Gap With 140km Rafale Weapon Ahead of F5
France is rebuilding its ability to suppress enemy air defences through ASTAC reconnaissance, future Falcon ARCHANGE aircraft and a planned 140km Rafale weapon, with targeting limitations…
Taiwan’s PD-136 Targets 500 km Strike Range, Raising Stakes for China’s Coastal…
Taiwan’s PD-136 attack drone targets 500 km reach from mobile launchers, potentially complicating China’s coastal logistics and cross-strait planning, although full-range performance and…
South Korea Targets Southeast Asia With KF-21, Challenging Western Fighter Suppliers
South Korea’s KF-21 export campaign targets Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia, bringing Meteor missile capability, financing and long-term sustainment into Southeast Asia’s fighter…
Russia Upgrades T-14 Armata Ammunition as Ukraine Reshapes Tank Warfare
Russia’s T-14 Armata ammunition upgrade links advanced 125 mm firepower with an unmanned turret, but deployment scale, drone defence and logistics remain unresolved.
South Korea’s FA-50 Flies With AAP Drone, Advancing Unmanned Air Combat Plans
South Korea’s FA-50 has flown alongside KAI’s AAP jet drone, advancing plans to extend fighter capabilities through unmanned teaming while leaving mission control, autonomy and combat…
Türkiye’s Six F-35As Remain in US Storage as S-400 Dispute Blocks Stealth Airpower
Six F-35As built for Türkiye remain in US storage as the S-400 dispute blocks delivery, leaving Ankara’s stealth fighter ambitions dependent on legal clearance and restored operational…
India F-35 Bid Faces Procurement Gap as Air Force Chief Says No Formal US Offer
Six US F-35As joined Tarang Shakti in India, but Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh’s remarks reveal unresolved procurement questions, restricted cockpit access and uncertainty over a…